FSU defense, special teams honored

Nine 'Noles tabbed for All-ACC list; Powell, Hopkins, Sanders on first team

11:47 PM,
Nov. 28, 2011

Shawn Powell

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Dominating defense and special teams were the keys to a strong second half of the 2011 season for the Florida State football team, and several Seminoles were rewarded for that play on Monday.

Nine FSU players received recognition on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, which was voted on by conference media members, and eight of those Seminoles play either defense or special teams. The only offensive player honored was senior left tackle Zebrie Sanders, who earned a spot on the first team.

Special-teams stars Dustin Hopkins and Shawn Powell joined Sanders on the All-ACC first ...